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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
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July 29, 2022
The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss her new reporting that "text messages for former President Donald Trump’s acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and acting deputy secretary Ken Cuccinelli are missing for a key period leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.” - Aired on 07/28/2022.
Pre-Jan. 6 Text Messages Missing For Key Trump Officials - The Last Word - MSNBC
The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss her new reporting that "text messages for former President Donald Trump’s acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and acting deputy secretary Ken Cuccinelli are missing for a key period leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.” - Aired on 07/28/2022.
July 29, 2022
The Democrats announced a plan full of popular provisions, and Republicans responded by blocking a bill to help U.S. war veterans suffering the after-effects of toxic fumes. “Truly shameless stuff,” says Chris Hayes. - Aired on 07/28/2022.
Republicans Punish Veterans After Getting Out Maneuvered By Manchin, Schumer - All In - MSNBC
The Democrats announced a plan full of popular provisions, and Republicans responded by blocking a bill to help U.S. war veterans suffering the after-effects of toxic fumes. “Truly shameless stuff,” says Chris Hayes. - Aired on 07/28/2022.
July 29, 2022
Sen. Brian Schatz: “I came out of an Indian Affairs hearing—I had turned off my phone—and I went, “Is this real?” They kept it under wraps really nicely. I was in touch with Manchin and Schumer pretty much daily, but over the last 48/72 hours, they got real silent, and I couldn't tell if that was good news or bad news.” - Aired on 07/28/2022.
'Is This Real?' Sen. Schatz On Finding Out About Manchin, Schumer Climate Deal - All In - MSNBC
Sen. Brian Schatz: “I came out of an Indian Affairs hearing—I had turned off my phone—and I went, “Is this real?” They kept it under wraps really nicely. I was in touch with Manchin and Schumer pretty much daily, but over the last 48/72 hours, they got real silent, and I couldn't tell if that was good news or bad news.” - Aired on 07/28/2022.
July 29, 2022
In a surprise statement, Joe Manchin released a statement saying he's on board with the "The Inflation Reduction Act," a renamed version of the Build Back Better bill, shocking Washington D.C. and Mitch McConnell.
The Daily Show: Manchin Shocks Washington & McConnell With Bill Compromise
In a surprise statement, Joe Manchin released a statement saying he's on board with the "The Inflation Reduction Act," a renamed version of the Build Back Better bill, shocking Washington D.C. and Mitch McConnell.
July 29, 2022
“It’s like a waterfall of truth at this point,” says Rep. Jamie Raskin. “When you have more than a 1,000 witnesses coming in and telling you what happened, it’s the tiny handful of people who are either lying or refusing to participate who begin to feel very nervous about the situation.” - Aired on 07/28/2022.
Rep. Jamie Raskin On New Jan. 6 Witnesses: 'It's Like A Waterfall Of Truth' - All In - MSNBC
“It’s like a waterfall of truth at this point,” says Rep. Jamie Raskin. “When you have more than a 1,000 witnesses coming in and telling you what happened, it’s the tiny handful of people who are either lying or refusing to participate who begin to feel very nervous about the situation.” - Aired on 07/28/2022.
July 29, 2022
Adam Kinzinger of the January 6 committee says Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, could be hit with a subpoena if she refuses to provide testimony voluntarily regarding her involvement to overturn the 2020 election.
Jan 6 Committee puts Ginni Thomas On Notice for Subpoena - Meidas Touch
Adam Kinzinger of the January 6 committee says Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, could be hit with a subpoena if she refuses to provide testimony voluntarily regarding her involvement to overturn the 2020 election.
July 29, 2022
Adam Kinzinger is a U.S. representative (R-Ill). He is one of two Republicans to serve on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Kinzinger served in the Air Force and continues to serve as a pilot in the Air National Guard.
This interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on May 18, 2022. It was filmed for a forthcoming documentary, "Lies, Politics and Democracy."
Adam Kinzinger (interview) - FRONTLINE
Adam Kinzinger is a U.S. representative (R-Ill). He is one of two Republicans to serve on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Kinzinger served in the Air Force and continues to serve as a pilot in the Air National Guard.
This interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on May 18, 2022. It was filmed for a forthcoming documentary, "Lies, Politics and Democracy."
July 29, 2022
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, July 29, 2022
Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 20th season Friday, July 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 11:31 p.m., exclusively on HBO.
This week features a one-on-one interview with journalist Chris Cuomo, host of the new podcast, The Chris Cuomo Project.
This week's in-studio panel discussion will include John McWhorter. associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, NYT Newsletter Opinion Writer, and host of the podcast, Lexicon Valley; and Sam Stein, White House Editor for Politico and a contributor to MSNBC.
July 29, 2022
A procedural vote to advance legislation aimed at helping millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits failed in a surprise move that the Senate Veterans’ Affairs chairman warned could cost veterans’ lives. CNN’s Jake Tapper talks to comedian and activist Jon Stewart about the implications of this development. - Aired on 07/28/2022.
Jon Stewart 'Veterans are going to die': GOP Senators block burn pits legislation procedural vote- CNN
A procedural vote to advance legislation aimed at helping millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits failed in a surprise move that the Senate Veterans’ Affairs chairman warned could cost veterans’ lives. CNN’s Jake Tapper talks to comedian and activist Jon Stewart about the implications of this development. - Aired on 07/28/2022.
July 29, 2022
Mick Mulvaney, one of former President Trump’s closest aides, is the latest person to testify in the January 6th hearings. Meanwhile, Trump’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now saying he is talking with the January 6th committee about possibly testifying. Trump’s legal team is urging a federal court to rule that the former president is immune from the lawsuits filed against him over the Capitol riot. - Aired on 07/28/2022.
Mick Mulvaney, Former Trump Acting Chief Of Staff, Testified With Jan. 6 Committee Today - NBC News
Mick Mulvaney, one of former President Trump’s closest aides, is the latest person to testify in the January 6th hearings. Meanwhile, Trump’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now saying he is talking with the January 6th committee about possibly testifying. Trump’s legal team is urging a federal court to rule that the former president is immune from the lawsuits filed against him over the Capitol riot. - Aired on 07/28/2022.
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